Buddha Statue 19th Century

Origin

China

Period

19th Century

Materials

Wood, Lacquers, Gilding

Dimensions

W.

26 in;

H.

37 in;

D.

20 in;

W.

66.04 cm;

H.

93.98 cm;

D.

50.8 cm;

Condition

Good. Very Good

Creation
Date

1800

Description

Early 19th Century Chinese Seated Buddha Statue. Carved wood with dry lacquers and gilding. This statue is from a Buddhist Temple circa 1800. Excellent proportions to scale, of significant size. Remnants of gilding and layers of lacquer. Every Buddha representation through its portrayal is creating energy that visually shares and portrays ideas. This statue sharing the combination of two Mudra's. Vitarka Mudra which is teaching and discussion, intellectual debate, and Karana Mudra which signifies expelling demons and negative energy. The energy created by these Mudra's used together is quite strong using the teaching of principles as a power to help remove obstacles such as sickness or negative thoughts. Condition is very good, wear commensurate with age and use. Collected in Hunan China.